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Today's edition of Countdown to Camp looks at the man of the hour, Tyson Barrie.
Barrie just signed a contract worth an AAV many here were projecting higher for two years. This is a classic bridge contract and Tyson could very well receive a nice sized contract following this one if he continues his play where he left off last season. Barrie's skating ability has always been very good and was further improved and on display last season. As the season progressed [after a short detour to Cleveland], Barrie was becoming better and better at providing offense and learning a defensive style that compliments his size and abilities.
When the playoffs started, I would argue he was our best defenseman in terms of poise and handling the puck. Most of the team seemed nervous and were stiff to start the series, but not Tyson "Nerves of Steel" Barrie. I was particularly impressed with his defensive zone play in games 1 and 2 by how physical Barrie was able to be, showing strength I did not know he possessed. If he can continue this level of play consistently this upcoming season, we will have a very good 1-2 punch down the right side.
Will Barrie start off another year struggling or will he be ready out of the gate? Will there be any lingering affect from the knee injury, physically or mentally? What point totals could we see from Barrie? Will we see another step forward in his overall, defensive or offensive play?
Let the rage take over
Barrie just signed a contract worth an AAV many here were projecting higher for two years. This is a classic bridge contract and Tyson could very well receive a nice sized contract following this one if he continues his play where he left off last season. Barrie's skating ability has always been very good and was further improved and on display last season. As the season progressed [after a short detour to Cleveland], Barrie was becoming better and better at providing offense and learning a defensive style that compliments his size and abilities.
When the playoffs started, I would argue he was our best defenseman in terms of poise and handling the puck. Most of the team seemed nervous and were stiff to start the series, but not Tyson "Nerves of Steel" Barrie. I was particularly impressed with his defensive zone play in games 1 and 2 by how physical Barrie was able to be, showing strength I did not know he possessed. If he can continue this level of play consistently this upcoming season, we will have a very good 1-2 punch down the right side.
Will Barrie start off another year struggling or will he be ready out of the gate? Will there be any lingering affect from the knee injury, physically or mentally? What point totals could we see from Barrie? Will we see another step forward in his overall, defensive or offensive play?
Let the rage take over